By the Lord’s grace, we welcomed Ruth Adelaide on 2/4/14 at approximately 10:10 p.m. Both mama and baby are doing well so far. She weighed in at 8 pounds 4 oz and was born after about 7 hours of labor. When Shannon has fully recovered she may post the full story… but for now here are some pictures. We thank God for his mercy and provision in all things.
Contentment is a funny thing. One day life is simple and clear and contentment shines through the clouds like sunshine the morning after a rain. Then one day there is too much stuff or jobs or activities or possibilities and life simply gets in the way of that contentment. Over the past couple of years…
Fall is doing what it has often done in the nearly six years since we have inhabited this land – coming and going. While the last two years have seen that subtle day-to-day change in seasons, this year seems a bit like earlier years. It has been a little drier, a little warmer, and the…
Nearly two months on in our move off the grid a rhythm has finally made an appearance. Granted, rhythm looks a whole lot different now, but some familiar things are reappearing. Freshly ground grain ground by little (and big) hands. Vegetables are being fermented. The sea salt has been unpacked. Homemade sour cream is once…
For the first time in seven-and-a-half years it seems as though it is possible to complete some things. That count goes back to four months after we moved across the country to some raw land and little Annabelle was born. Ever since then, I’ve recently realized, I have not been but a nose-breadth above water…
Inches of rain in 24 hours and a break from triple digit temperatures feels like we moved states in the course of a day. Everything is both different and exactly the same. So many snuggles and kisses with this sweet girl. So much struggling to keep up with this high-energy gal. Math and phonics and…
One of the greatest gifts we have been given through this agrarian pursuit is that, though the days may often be overflowing and quite long, they are nearly all spent together. When Daddy is working he is sometimes in his office, often out on the land, or a very short walk down our dirt road….
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Congratulations!! Love seeing these precious pictures! Keep them coming. Ruth is so adorable! And I love the name so much. Praying for a good transition to a family of 6.
Congratulations Shannon and Stewart! I’m pregnant with my first, a little girl, and I hope later on you’ll post about the birth of Ruth.
Congratulations! Shannon, you’re radiant. Blessings and love to you and your family!
Congratulations Shannon and Stewart! Welcome to our world little Ruth Adelaide!
She’s beautiful! Congratulations!
Congratulations! From what I’ve heard from relatives about weather in Dallas and Jacksboro, I imagine that adorable Ruth was born during some of the coldest temps you’ve experienced while homesteading.
Aww! So sweet! Congratulations!
Congratulations! And Happy Babymoon!
Congrats! You look great! And I love that name!
Praise the Lord! She is beautiful! Congratulations.
Congrats! She looks healthy and beautiful!
Congratulations and God Bless you all!
She is beautiful. Thank the Lord for this wonderful blessing. What a lovely name you chose for her.
Congratulations. Such a beautiful new born baby. two boy and two girls, what a perfect group of kids you have.
Congratulations. What a wonderful family you have. We have enjoyed following your blog.
Congratulations!She is absolutely beautiful.
Oh, how precious! Congratulations on your beautiful Ruth. Praising God with you! 🙂
Congratulations!!! Thank God for a safe delivery, and prayers for a quick, easy recovery for you both!
Congratulations!! What a darling she is. She shares a birthday with me. :O)
Ruthie, you’re just beautiful! Good job Shannon! Praise be!
Blessings to you and your family. She is a beautiful child of God.
Congratulations!!! What a beautiful baby. Wishing you all many blessings and happy memories together.
Beautiful!
Congratulations from The Netherlands (Europe)! I’ve been following your blog for a while now, but this time I had to leave a message!
Howdy! New neighbor!!! Welcome to the world. I look forward to getting to know you… I’m the old guy with all the grey hair that lives down the lane. You look beautiful…
Thanks for enlightening our world.
May God Bless y’all…
William
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13
What a precious miracle. Praise the Lord mom and baby are safe and healthy.
Peace and blessings.
deb
Both are beautiful. Many blessings on the new babe and your family. Mama, may your recovery be swift and smooth. Ruth, may you be a good eater and an excellent sleeper.
She is as beautiful as her sister – Congratulations. May she grow to be a mighty servant of our Lord just as her namesake.
Congratulations!!! Ruth is adorable! And only one and a half hours older than my nephew, whose birth I attended the same day 🙂 I look forward to reading your birth story. Great job mama!
Such a lovely wee girl! I’m so happy to hear of good health all around. And Ruth! I love the name. My favorite aunt is a Ruth. 🙂 Much love and blessings to you all. Xo
Congratulations! I must second a wish above. May she be a good eater and sleeper! Quick recovery Shannon! God’s hand be upon you all!
Congratulations! What a blessing for your family!
Oh, congratulations – she is just gorgeous! I love her name – Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, where I live and I happen to be heading there today!
Blessings to you all on this sweet addition to your dear family!
Joolz xx
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww………………Love,Love. How Beautiful.
Congratulations on the birth of another blessing!